Pilgrim's Road to Clonmacnoise
Grade
Moderate
Length
24.4 km
Time
1 hour
Format
Linear
Ascent
111 m
Waymarking
White signs blue text with bike symbol
Start Point
50 m east of Post Office in Ballycumber
Finish Point
Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
Nearest Town to Start
Ballycumber
Grid Ref.
N 207 306
/ N 009 306
Lat. and Long.
53.32643948, -7.685424613
/ 53.32439458, -7.988006044
This cycle runs along the crest of an esker following the route pilgrims took from Ballycumber to Clonmacnoise monastic site. It was dry underfoot with a wide view over the surrounding countryside, including stunning vistas of Mongan's Bog on the left, the Shannon Callows on the right and Clonmacnoise round tower ahead.
Maps and other information
Trail Management
Offaly County Council
Facilities
In Ballycumber: Car parking, shop, pub, coffee shop serving breakfast, lunches and take-away menu
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheets 48 and 47
Public Transportation
To Ballycumber: Bus Eireann bus and Local Link Laois Offaly bus